richardb

Dear All , I have rather late in the day realised that in August Koh Chang is possibly the wettest part of Thailand. Time to start my planning this time in a less rainy part ( relatively ) Koh Tao. All the best Richard

Fair points ladies and gents . My post was a bit of a ramble. But amongst the answers I have learned a few things and a plan is coming together . 1. Early morning leave Bangkok to Trat then to Koh Chang. 2. Spend a few nights at Paradise Hill or the Splash resort both on Klong Prao beach . My 10 yo will enjoy the water park . 3. Orient ourselves eat out locally. 4. Initially take a guided toor to the waterfalls etc consider a bit of snorkelling. 5. Hire a moped for one or two days. 6. Consider some of the other hotels but probably not. 7. Ferry to the mainland and off to Koh Kood. 8. The rational is that I reckon Koh Koh will be a bit wilder. 8. Not sure of Hotel yet but something more rustic and most likely bungalow style. 9. When we are not on the beach take boy to some waterfalls and sights. 10. I won't overplan but the basis is now there. Any comments gratefully accepted. Richard

Hi guys and ladies . So me I got married err my wife remembers exactly a while back . Firstly thanks to the posters on this thread . Whilst DW and DS last went back to Thailand about 5 years ago covid and all sorts intervened and we did the Mediterranean last few years. I have not been back to Thailand for more than a decade . DW and now 10 yo boy flew out two weeks ago and I will be joining then next week. My boy is currently waiting for me to arrive next week I have promised Beach. Back in the day I romanced my wife in a beach hut at White Sands Beach Resort at the north end of that beach. To sit around at sunset and to wake up and to be right on the sea was magic. We did not need much else. But Trip advisor etc point out its failings that it its at the bottom of the steepest hill and you have to walk along the beach to get anywhere . And at the time we did not really care. I have after looking on line thinking that Klong Prao is best for us. . Hotels : Geographically the nearest beach to where the family is currently parked up with mother in law is Da Nang Viet Nam . Wanting to stay married I am not going to propose to my still very THAI Mrs that we go to any beach that is not Thailand . Me ? luxury is great. Wify can tell stories off the old days in the family old house on stilts etc ( it has not changed much ) and though Mrs now kitted out in Orla Kieily and Marimeko is true to her roots. BOY does not give a dam if he is with me and mama . So Basically if the three of us are together luxury is not an issue. What is important is that we can see the sea And in no particular order . 1. DW is slim as a rake ( I am not any more ) but has an appetite for food and Thai seafood second to none . local food rocks . I appreciate a carved vegetable in a hotel but my wife wants to get down and dirty with a squillion dishes Thai style . 2. For my boy. Football on the beach with me and there are famous waterfalls . The waterfalls kook a great daty out. Whats best ? Don't see the need to hire a car Taxis Moto Taxis . I have no clue how that works or costs. 3, My boy is 10 he did a scuba diving thing with the Boy Scouts in a swimming pool. For real in the sea with fishes? Any thoughts ? 4. For two hours a day we are going to be studying for a UK kids exam called the 11+ .but everywhere has wife nowadays For rest for the day max fun experiences. 5. Me I will always find a cold beer at the end of the day so no worries . Looking forward to TG916 . Thanks everyone Richard